The term "Khedive" refers to a title used for the viceroy of Egypt and Sudan during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This title was established in 1867 by the Ottoman Empire, granting the Khedive significant autonomy while still being a nominal subject of the Sultan. The most notable Khedive was Ismail Pasha, who ruled from 1863 to 1879 and is known for modernizing Egypt. The Khedive's role included overseeing the administration, military, and economic affairs of Egypt. However, increasing debt and foreign influence led to the British occupation of Egypt in 1882, which diminished the Khedive's power. The title was eventually abolished in 1914, marking the end of the Khedivial era.